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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - APRIL 21. 1997 4 <br /> . <br /> Staff was directed to prepare possible inclusions in the Comprehensive plan to be <br /> presented at a future Worksession, at which time their feasibility could be itemized. <br /> b. Gatewav Business District <br /> Mr. Ringwald reviewed the status of the Gateway Business District project to-date. Mr. <br /> Ringwald stated he was awaiting a revised Master Plan and proforma from the Welsh <br /> Company, for presentation to the City Council. Upon its receipt, staff and the City's <br /> Consulting Engineer would be better able to determine the infrastructure requirements, <br /> status oftax increment financing plans, and remaining property acquisitions needed. <br /> MISCELLANEOUS <br /> City Hall <br /> City Administrator Fritsinger advised Councilmembers that the previously-selected short <br /> list of architectural firms had each indicated a desire to make a presentation to the City <br /> Council on the City Hall project. Staff was directed to schedule the five interviews for <br /> Monday, May 12, 1997 and Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at the largest second-level New <br /> Brighton City Hall Conference Room. <br /> . Jeanne Winiecki, who was present as a member of the audience and representative of the <br /> City's Newsletter Committee, suggested that comments be included in the May, 1997 <br /> City newsletter regarding City Hall project activities <br /> ISTEA Apnlication <br /> City Administrator Fritsinger updated the City Council regarding the status of the ISTEA <br /> walking bridge application for the intersection of Highways 96 and 10. The Council <br /> indicated it was still interested in proceeding with the ISTEA Funding for this project. <br /> Alliant Techsystems Protest Notice <br /> City Administrator Fritsinger made the Council aware of notice received from Alliant <br /> T echsystems of a planned protest at one of their facilities this spring. <br /> Corporate Express Commercial Building <br /> Community Development Director Ringwald updated the Council on expansion of <br /> former retail space into corporate offices at the Corporate Express building, formerly St. <br /> Paul Book and Stationery. Mr. Ringwald stated that it appeared that all zoning and <br /> signing issues had been met. <br /> Assessment Policy <br /> Councilmembers briefly discussed the status of the City's existing Assessment Policy. <br /> - City Accountant, Terrance Post, advised Councilmembers that he was currently exploring <br /> an alternative basis of assessment and determining the legal ramifications. <br /> ------. .--- <br />